VanVaas

SOL VILLAGE · MANALI

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A quieter mountain home, shaped around the way you want to live — even if it’s just for a few days.

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THE VANVAAS STAY

More than a stay. A different pace of living.

Vanvaas in Sol Village is a mountain home for travellers who want to slow down, feel closer to the Himalayas and experience more than just a room. Stay for the quiet, use it as your base for adventure, or let the days unfold around the village, the mountains and the people who call them home.

Authentic Himalayan Setting

Stay closer to the landscape, village and mountains.

Thoughtful Comfort

Simple, warm spaces designed for slowing down.

A Connected Experience

Stay, explore, eat, walk, meet and experience Vanvaas as one journey.

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PRIVATE ROOM · 4 AVAILABLE

Your own quiet corner of VanVaas.

A private room for one or two guests, with the forest, orchards and slower rhythm of Soil with washrooms 10 metres outside the bedrooms

₹3,500 Mon–Thu · ₹4,500 Fri–Sun · GST additional

1–2 guests · Wi-Fi · food on request

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DORM BED · 4 AVAILABLE

DORM BED · 4 AVAILABLE
Simple, social, easy.
A lighter, more communal way to stay at VanVaas for solo travellers, walkers and people passing through the valley.
₹1,500 per bed / night · GST additional
1 guest per bed · 4 beds · direct online booking

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TENT · 5 AVAILABLE

Sleep closer to the landscape.

A two-person tent for guests who want the most outdoors-led version of VanVaas — simple, close to nature and connected to the same experiences.

₹1,200 per tent / night · GST additional

Up to 2 guests · 5 tents · direct online booking

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Experiences

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Nature & Slow · 1.5 hours

Guided Crystal Waterfall Hike & Forest Walk

Step into the forest, pass the little waterfall beside Vanvaas and continue to Crystal Waterfall — a short walk with a story behind its name.

About the experience

This is one of the simplest ways to experience the landscape around Vanvaas without planning a full trek. The walk begins around the property and moves through the surrounding forest towards the nearby waterfalls. A small waterfall sits only a few minutes away, while Crystal Waterfall is farther along the forest route. Crystal Waterfall takes its name from Crystal, one of the dogs connected to the Vanvaas story. That personal detail makes the walk more than a sightseeing stop — it is part of the history of the place. Exact route, walking time and whether the experience is guided or self-guided should be confirmed for the live listing.

Duration
1.5 hours
Where
Vanvaas / Soil Village, near Manali
Best time
Spring to autumn; weather permitting

Included

  • Guided or hosted forest walk, if selected.
  • Local route support.
  • Basic first-aid support.

Not included

  • Travel to/from Soil unless included.
  • Personal insurance.
  • Meals unless specifically selected.
  • Personal clothing and footwear.
  • Anything not listed in the confirmed package.

More about this experience

This is one of the simplest ways to experience the landscape around Vanvaas without planning a full trek.

The walk begins around the property and moves through the surrounding forest towards the nearby waterfalls. A small waterfall sits only a few minutes away, while Crystal Waterfall is farther along the forest route.

Crystal Waterfall takes its name from Crystal, one of the dogs connected to the Vanvaas story. That personal detail makes the walk more than a sightseeing stop — it is part of the history of the place.

Exact route, walking time and whether the experience is guided or self-guided should be confirmed for the live listing.

Per person₹1,500.00 adult₹1,500.00 children
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Forest Trail · 2–3 hours

Forest Bathing at VanVaas

Slow down beneath Himalayan forest cover with a guided, sensory immersion in nature.

Duration
2–3 hours
Where
VanVaas, Soil Village, Manali
Meet
VanVaas, Soil Village

Included

  • Guided forest-bathing session
  • Slow forest walk
  • Reflection time in nature

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Transfers unless specifically included
  • Anything not listed under inclusions

What to bring

  • Wear comfortable outdoor clothing and suitable walking footwear. Carry water and any personal medication.

More about this experience

A gentle guided forest-bathing experience designed around slowing down, noticing the landscape and reconnecting with the body and surroundings. The session moves through the forest around VanVaas at an unhurried pace and can be combined with quiet reflection by the stream.

Per person₹800.00 adult₹800.00 children
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Local Food · Approx. 2 hours

Applewood Grill & Local Meal

A relaxed VanVaas meal built around seasonal produce, local flavours and the Applewood Grill.

Duration
Approx. 2 hours
Where
VanVaas, Soil Village, Manali
Meet
VanVaas, Soil Village

Included

  • Seasonal VanVaas meal
  • Applewood Grill experience where operational
  • Tea / non-alcoholic refreshment

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Transfers unless specifically included
  • Anything not listed under inclusions

What to bring

  • Wear comfortable outdoor clothing and suitable walking footwear. Carry water and any personal medication.

More about this experience

Share an easy, unhurried meal at VanVaas built around seasonal ingredients, local flavours and the Applewood Grill. Depending on the day, the experience can include wood-fired preparations, orchard produce and simple Himachali-inspired food.

Per person₹900.00 adult₹900.00 children
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Riverside Picnic · 2–3 hours

Streamside Picnic at VanVaas

An unhurried picnic beside the stream with simple, fresh food from VanVaas.

Duration
2–3 hours
Where
VanVaas, Soil Village, Manali
Meet
VanVaas, Soil Village

Included

  • Picnic setup
  • Seasonal food
  • Streamside or orchard setting

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Transfers unless specifically included
  • Anything not listed under inclusions

What to bring

  • Wear comfortable outdoor clothing and suitable walking footwear. Carry water and any personal medication.

More about this experience

Make time for a slow meal beside the stream or among the orchard spaces at VanVaas. The picnic is designed as an easy add-on to a stay, with a simple seasonal spread and time to enjoy the landscape without an itinerary.

Per person₹1,000.00 adult₹1,000.00 children
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Village, Culture & Food · 2 hours

Soil Village Walk & Local Culture

Walk through Soil at village pace — old paths, orchards, pine forest, the Pucknooz stream and the everyday details that disappear when a place is seen only from a car window.

About the experience

Soil is roughly 14 kilometres from Manali on the Naggar side and sits in a quieter pocket of the Kullu Valley. The village is shaped by narrow walking paths, large oak and pine trees, orchard land, small water channels and traditional mountain homes. Road access has changed the village over time, but walking through it still gives a much quieter sense of this side of the Kullu Valley. The experience should focus on place, landscape and real local context. Any interaction with residents must happen naturally and with permission.

Duration
2 hours
Where
Soil / Soyal Village, near Manali
Best time
Spring to autumn; local conditions apply

Included

  • Guided village walk.
  • Local interpretation.
  • Basic first-aid support.

Not included

  • Travel to/from Soil unless included.
  • Personal insurance.
  • Meals unless selected.
  • Purchases from local cafés, shops or producers.
  • Anything not listed in the confirmed package.

More about this experience

Soil is roughly 14 kilometres from Manali on the Naggar side and sits in a quieter pocket of the Kullu Valley.

The village is shaped by narrow walking paths, large oak and pine trees, orchard land, small water channels and traditional mountain homes. Road access has changed the village over time, but walking through it still gives a much quieter sense of this side of the Kullu Valley.

The experience should focus on place, landscape and real local context. Any interaction with residents must happen naturally and with permission.

Per person₹900.00 adult₹900.00 children
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Village, Culture & Food · 2 hours

Local Himachali Food Experience

Come hungry for more than a restaurant meal. Sit down to local food, understand what is on the plate and let the meal become part of the place.

About the experience

Food is one of the easiest ways to understand this part of Himachal — home-style meals, village cafés and evenings built around conversation rather than formal dining. Regional dishes may include Siddu, Madra and other Himachali preparations when they are genuinely available. Soil has also been associated with trout and simple local food, but no dish should be promised unless the host can prepare and source it responsibly on the selected date. No particular dish should be guaranteed until the menu has been confirmed for the date.

Duration
2 hours
Where
Vanvaas / Soil Village / approved local host
Best time
Subject to host and ingredient availability

Included

  • Confirmed meal / tasting menu.
  • Hosted food experience.
  • Drinking water.
  • Local context around the dishes.

Not included

  • Travel to/from the venue unless included.
  • Alcohol unless specifically stated.
  • Personal purchases.
  • Special requests not included in the selected menu.
  • Anything not listed in the confirmed package.

More about this experience

Food is one of the easiest ways to understand this part of Himachal — home-style meals, village cafés and evenings built around conversation rather than formal dining.

Regional dishes may include Siddu, Madra and other Himachali preparations when they are genuinely available. Soil has also been associated with trout and simple local food, but no dish should be promised unless the host can prepare and source it responsibly on the selected date.

No particular dish should be guaranteed until the menu has been confirmed for the date.

Per person₹1,500.00 adult₹1,500.00 children
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Short Hike · 6–7 hours

Hike to the Cursed Village

A 6–7 hour guided forest hike with foraging and a deeper look at the landscape around Soil.

Duration
6–7 hours
Where
VanVaas, Soil Village, Manali
Meet
VanVaas, Soil Village

Included

  • Guided hike
  • Seasonal foraging where available
  • Lunch
  • Orchard orientation when time permits

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Transfers unless specifically included
  • Anything not listed under inclusions

What to bring

  • Wear comfortable outdoor clothing and suitable walking footwear. Carry water and any personal medication.

More about this experience

A longer guided hike through pine forest towards the locally known Cursed Village route. Expect roughly 2–3 hours of walking each way, with opportunities for seasonal foraging and time in the forest. Lunch is included, with an orchard and VanVaas orientation when time permits.

Per person₹1,800.00 adult₹1,800.00 children
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Outdoor · 3 hours

Soil Village Hike from Mansari

Walk into Soil instead of driving straight through it. A short approach hike through the lower village landscape, forest and valley views before reaching the quieter side of Manali.

About the experience

A roughly 2.3-mile village route from the Mansari side offers a simple way to enter Soil on foot rather than driving straight through. The hike is intended as a short local experience, not a full-day mountain trek. It works well for travellers staying elsewhere in Manali who want a few hours outdoors and for Vanvaas guests who want a more active way to explore the village. The current trail, start point and walking time need a fresh route check because road access and construction in the area have changed over time.

Duration
3 hours
Where
Mansari / lower approach to Soil Village
Best time
Spring to autumn; trail dependent

Included

  • Local guide.
  • Route support.
  • Basic first-aid support.

Not included

  • Travel to/from the trailhead unless included.
  • Personal insurance.
  • Meals unless selected.
  • Personal walking gear.
  • Anything not listed in the confirmed package.

More about this experience

A roughly 2.3-mile village route from the Mansari side offers a simple way to enter Soil on foot rather than driving straight through.

The hike is intended as a short local experience, not a full-day mountain trek. It works well for travellers staying elsewhere in Manali who want a few hours outdoors and for Vanvaas guests who want a more active way to explore the village.

The current trail, start point and walking time need a fresh route check because road access and construction in the area have changed over time.

Per person₹1,200.00 adult₹1,200.00 children
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Cultural · 60–75 minutes

Yoga & Meditation at VanVaas

A gentle yoga and meditation session shaped around the quiet of the forest and stream.

Duration
60–75 minutes
Where
VanVaas, Soil Village, Manali
Meet
VanVaas, Soil Village

Included

  • Guided yoga / movement
  • Breathwork
  • Guided meditation

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Transfers unless specifically included
  • Anything not listed under inclusions

What to bring

  • Wear comfortable outdoor clothing and suitable walking footwear. Carry water and any personal medication.

More about this experience

A restorative yoga and meditation session at VanVaas, designed for guests who want to begin or end the day more slowly. The format can shift between gentle movement, breathwork and guided meditation depending on the group and facilitator.

Per person₹600.00 adult₹600.00 children
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Outdoor · 3 hours

Angling & Streamside Experience

Slow down by the stream and learn the patient side of mountain travel. The experience should run only when local conditions, permits and conservation rules allow it.

About the experience

Angling has been part of the Soil experience in the past and fits naturally with the slower streamside character of the area. The Pucknooz stream has historically supported trout, but the area has also faced ecological pressure. The experience should therefore stay conservation-first and should not be sold as a guaranteed fishing product until current ecological and legal conditions have been checked. The public listing should be conservation-first and transparent.

Duration
3 hours
Where
Soil / Soyal Village area, near Manali
Best time
TBC — permits and conditions apply

Included

  • Guide / instructor.
  • Angling equipment.
  • Permit support.
  • Basic first-aid support.

Not included

  • Personal insurance.
  • Travel to/from the location unless included.
  • Personal waterproof gear unless supplied.
  • Any permit fee not included in the final package.
  • Anything not listed in the confirmed package.

More about this experience

Angling has been part of the Soil experience in the past and fits naturally with the slower streamside character of the area.

The Pucknooz stream has historically supported trout, but the area has also faced ecological pressure. The experience should therefore stay conservation-first and should not be sold as a guaranteed fishing product until current ecological and legal conditions have been checked.

The public listing should be conservation-first and transparent.

Per person₹2,000.00 adult₹2,000.00 children
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Stay-led · 1 night

Glamping in Soil / Sethan

Sleep closer to the forest, orchard or mountain landscape with a glamping stay chosen for location, comfort and the kind of Manali experience you want.

About the experience

Glamping works well for travellers who like the offbeat setting but want a different accommodation style. The Hampta / Sethan area already has glamping-style options, and the wider Vanvaas experience can also work with domes or partner stays for guests looking for a higher-comfort format. The website should not present one generic “glamping” promise. Each operating property needs to be shown with its real tent / dome type, bathroom setup, heating, meals, access and views.

Duration
1 night
Where
Soil / Soyal or Sethan / Hampta area
Best time
Primarily spring to autumn; TBC by property

Not included

  • Travel to/from Manali unless stated.
  • Personal insurance.
  • Optional activities.
  • Special meals / beverages.
  • Anything not listed in the selected package.

More about this experience

Glamping works well for travellers who like the offbeat setting but want a different accommodation style.

The Hampta / Sethan area already has glamping-style options, and the wider Vanvaas experience can also work with domes or partner stays for guests looking for a higher-comfort format.

The website should not present one generic “glamping” promise. Each operating property needs to be shown with its real tent / dome type, bathroom setup, heating, meals, access and views.

Per person₹2,000.00 adult₹2,000.00 children
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Evening · 2.5 hours

Bonfire & Woodfire BBQ Evening

End the day slowly: a bonfire where permitted, a woodfire barbecue, simple food and an evening built around conversation rather than another place to rush to.

About the experience

A bonfire and woodfire barbecue is a natural way to close a day outdoors when the weather and local fire rules allow it. The strongest version is simple: a small group, a safe approved location, a confirmed menu and enough time to sit together. This should not be marketed as a loud party product. Fire use must depend on the season, wind, forest conditions and local rules.

Duration
2.5 hours
Where
Vanvaas / Soil Village or approved local venue
Best time
Weather and fire-safety dependent

Included

  • BBQ meal / selected menu.
  • Outdoor setup.
  • Bonfire where permitted.
  • Host / coordination.
  • Cleanup.

Not included

  • Travel to/from the venue unless included.
  • Personal insurance.
  • Alcohol unless specifically stated.
  • Special décor / celebration setup unless selected.
  • Anything not listed in the confirmed package.

More about this experience

A bonfire and woodfire barbecue is a natural way to close a day outdoors when the weather and local fire rules allow it.

The strongest version is simple: a small group, a safe approved location, a confirmed menu and enough time to sit together.

This should not be marketed as a loud party product. Fire use must depend on the season, wind, forest conditions and local rules.

Per person₹3,500.00 adult₹3,500.00 children
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FOR EVERY KIND OF TRAVELLER

Who is it for?

Different people come to Vanvaas for different reasons. Find the kind of stay that feels like you.

Couples

Time together, differently.

Friends

Adventures by day, conversations by night.

Families

Space to breathe, together.

Solo Travellers

A place to pause and reconnect.

Work Breaks

Same work. A clearer view.

Adventure Travellers

Return to a home that understands the mountains.

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Tell us how you want your time in the mountains to feel. We’ll help shape the stay, experiences and journey around you.

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